Love Creeps In

The nurse, who was crouched nearby tending to the wound, was joined by the doctor.

Gemma clutched the sheets, lying back as her face went pale and weak.

"Starting the stitches now," the nurse said.

Gemma turned her face away in fear, her hand reaching out blindly for something to hold.

Celine stepped closer to Vance and reached out, taking Gemma's hand.

Vance was momentarily stunned by her move, b